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An organised house is something many people assume you have to sacrifice when you have kids. While it’s true that things can get messy quickly – and there’s not always time to clean – that doesn’t mean you have to give in to the clutter. There are plenty of ways to keep your home tidy that won’t distract you from your parenting duties.
Make Organisation Enjoyable
It’s a lot easier to store things and keep your home neat if you have an extra pair of hands to help you. Unfortunately, if your partner is otherwise occupied, this can be hard to find. It’s not like your kids are going to help, are they?
Well, there’s a chance you could convince them to become your cleaning buddies if you use the right tactics. There are plenty of creative ways to make tidying up more fun, like these ideas here. They may not all work on your children, meaning you’ll have to try and be persuasive, but there’s a chance they could give you the outcome you’re looking for.
Arrange Things Into Tubs
Let’s face it, the stuff that’s making the most clutter in your home is likely your kid’s toys. Children love to move from one thing to the next without ever putting them away, making it easy for your house to become untidy.
A smart solution for this is to arrange all those toys into tubs that are easy to stash away when they’re not needed. How you organise these tubs is up to you, whether you decide to do it by type of toy or by what your kids play with most in each room. Whatever you decide, though, these tubs can make it so much easier to clean up after your children once they’re done playing. You may even be able to convince them to put everything away themselves, although I can’t make any promises there.
Use The Garden For Storage
Plenty of people don’t realise that gardens make for excellent storage spaces. If you put a shed out there – assuming there’s space – you’ll instantly have somewhere new to stash more stuff. This is an ideal solution if the cupboards in your home are full to bursting, so you have a lot of clutter accumulating out in the open.
To find a storage space that will work for you, you can check out these sheds from shedstore.co.uk. Amongst their varied range of wooden, metal, plastic, and other sheds of different shapes, sizes, and prices, you should find something that suits your garden perfectly.
Designate A Space For Everything
You wouldn’t store cooking equipment in the bedroom, or shower essentials in the basement, so why let other things live all around the house? If you’re having trouble keeping things organised, it might be worth designating a place for everything, including your kid’s toys.
Maybe there’s a room they can go in when they’re not being used, so they don’t get in the way. Not only will this stop you from stepping on things left, right, and centre, but it’ll also make your home look a little neater if anyone comes to visit.
Try Not To Be A Hoarder
It’s easy to accumulate a lot of stuff when you have kids. Holding onto these things is understandable because most of them may hold sentimental value. However, if your house is already filled with stuff, this can quickly lead to clutter and chaos.
When you have the opportunity, it’s worth going through your belongings and seeing what you don’t need to hold onto anymore. You might have to be a bit ruthless; otherwise, you won’t chuck out anything. It might help to try some of these decluttering tips, especially if you’re struggling to part ways with your stuff.
Don’t feel like you have to throw anything out that might be considered precious, though. Even if you hold onto a lot of your kids’ art projects and other random memorabilia, chances are you’ll make a lot of space for these things if you dispose of all your old junk.
Use Locks Where Possible
If the reason your house is untidy is that your kids keep opening drawers and throwing things everywhere, it may be time to invest in some locks.
The chances are your home was babyproofed when you gave birth, but this won’t be enough to stop your children if they’re older. You’ll want to think about locking some of those cupboards and drawers, or maybe locking certain rooms so your kids can’t go in them. It depends on where they’re causing the most mischief as to how much you need to beef up security.
Alternatively, it might be worth seeing if you can keep the most accessible spots as empty as possible. That way, if your children do go investigating all your cupboards and drawers, they won’t be able to empty all their contents onto the floor.
It would be nice if the house could stay clean for more than a day. Unfortunately, when there are kids around, this rarely happens. Still, at least with these storage tips, you should be able to ease some of the clutter and make tidying up a lot less hassle.